It comes as absolutely no surprise to most of you that I am an avid user and huge supporter of sunflower seeds. I constantly talk about how underrated they are on my Instagram all of the time. I mean really, cashews move aside! Sunflower seeds are more affordable, nutritious and allergen-friendly. A lot of people…
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Grilled Vegetable Salad + Sweet & Spicy Pickle Dressing
JUMP TO RECIPE! This Grilled Vegetable Salad + Sweet & Spicy Pickle Dressing is the ultimate summer-friendly meal to make! Packed with tons of flavor, it’s filling yet still light enough to keep your stomach happy. Super easy to throw together with your favorite vegetables or leave deconstructed to meal prep ahead of time! Hello…
Green Pea Hummus Soup
This recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sponsored content allows me to provide recipes for you totally FREE! Thank you for your support and understanding. Sadly this will be my last sponsored collaboration with Vitacost. If you would like to continue seeing my recipes, you can check out the…
Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Pecan Pralines
This recipe is sponsored by the American Pecan Council. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Growing up in the south I’ve had my fair share of pecan pralines. I feel like it’s basically a staple recipe most families have their own variation of. I’m beyond excited to share my take on the classic. Showcasing…
Sweet Greens Smoothie (6-Ingredients!)
This recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sponsored content allows me to provide recipes for you totally FREE! Thank you for your support and understanding. Please say hello to my absolute favorite green smoothie combo this past month. I’ve shared many green smoothies on the blog before but something…
Tempeh Curry Noodle Spring Rolls
Glorious baked tempeh spring rolls stuffed with fresh veggies and red curry rice noodles. Dipped in the best red curry dipping sauce I talked about earlier this week. I’m always trying to combine my favorite dishes and flavors to keep it interesting. The past few weeks I’ve been on such a curry kick, it only…
Red Curry Dipping Sauce
My love of sauce knows no bounds. Is a meal even complete without a sauce?! I know, I have a problem but that’s a different story for another day. Today I’m excited to share this spin on my almond butter sauce which is basically a spin on the OG peanut sauce that I’m obsessed with…
Super Green Grain Bowls
This recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sponsored content allows me to provide recipes for you totally FREE! Thank you for your support and understanding. My husband and I challenged ourselves to only eat whole foods for the month of July. We basically followed the Daily Dozen checklist by…
Classic Vegan Caesar Salads (Nut-Free)
Many moons ago I shared a photo on Instagram of my caesar salad. I had a feeling I’d get some requests to share a recipe for it, but I was really surprised by how many people were interested. Today is the day! It took me longer than I would have liked to get this ready,…
Vegan Herbed Fromage Blanc Dip
This past month I’ve been watching a lot of Barefoot Contessa reruns, I love you Ina! In a past episode she shared a super simple herbed fromage blanc that really peaked my interest. Of course that was made using dairy, I wanted to make a vegan version with a simple swap using silken tofu. To…
Vegan Brownie Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
The heat is here in Texas and I’m ready to drown myself in ice cream to stay cool. You would think after living here my whole life that the summer heat would become more tolerable, but it hasn’t. Every summer is brutal! I’m such a happier person when I can wear a jacket and not…
Sweet & Tangy Carrot Broccoli Salad
Two recipes in one week? Dang. I’m trying to get you all ready for picnics in the park. Today’s sweet & tangy carrot broccoli salad pairs perfectly with those curry lentil salad sandwiches I talked about earlier this week. I’m all about that pack-ahead/semi meal-prep life. It makes your life so much easier if you…
Curry Lentil Salad Sandwiches
When life is super stressful and you’re on the sandwich diet. I’ve been making these curry lentil salad sandwiches for a couple of months now, but this week specifically I finally got around to sharing the recipe here. I talked about a similar combo on my Instagram in April. Forgive me, I was not prepared…
Gluten-Free Maple Oat Breakfast Donuts
This recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sponsored content allows me to provide recipes for you totally FREE! Thank you for your support and understanding. Today seemed like the best possible to day to share these oat-based breakfast donuts. Happy National Doughnut Day!!! I’m very proud to share that…
No-Bake Banana Cream Pie Parfaits
Lately I’m all about that chia pudding life! I go through phases of loving and avoiding chia seeds. Sometimes you get burnt out on them, you know? But with my sweet-tooth being the craziest it has ever been (hello nursing 24/7), I’ve fallen back in love with them. Chia seeds are insanely nutritious and filling….
Vegan Superseed Coconut Clusters
This recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sponsored content allows me to provide recipes for you totally FREE! Thank you for your support and understanding. After stumbling upon a super yummy snack of coconut seed clusters at my local bulk warehouse, I quickly became obsessed. With nursing my baby…
Vegan Cheesy Broccoli RightRice Casserole
This recipe is sponsored by RightRice. All thoughts and opinions are my own! This recipe also contains affiliate links, thank you for supporting my blog. I’m beyond excited to tell you all about RightRice! I recently sampled their line of vegetable based rices last month and immediately fell in love. As someone that’s been struggling to…
25 Vegan Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to round-up my favorite recipes! All of which are perfect for a cozy homemade brunch at home or even breakfast in bed. I’ve grouped everything into categories to make it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. Of course these aren’t…
Chili Mango Limeades
Looking for a fun and festive drink that’s non-alcoholic and perfect for Cinco de Mayo? I’ve got the winning combo today, these Chili Mango Limeades are everything! A little tangy, sweet and spicy – you can’t go wrong. I’m really digging this combination of flavors for the summer months. It’s a fun spin on your…
Vegan Sheet-Pan Fajita Elote Nachos
Inspired by Brianna’s Elotes Nachos, I knew I had to make my own! Using my version of nacho cheese sauce, parmesan cheese, lime crema and seasoning blend. All of which I talked about in my Mexican Street Corn recipe. I basically doubled the seasoning blend for this recipe and over on that post you can…
Vegan Lemon Potato Salad
I’m sharing a last minute recipe because putting a baby to sleep takes forever. Who knew, right?! On to the reason you’re here though. This lemon potato salad is something my sister has been making for years. I’m so happy to finally be sharing it on here. It’s super simple to make and requires less…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Cups
This recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com Am I the only one totally bewildered by the fact April is almost over?! I wanted to share these peanut butter chocolate fudge cups as an Easter treat. One that’s reminiscent of my old time favorite seasonal candy – peanut butter chocolate eggs. You know the ones I’m talking…
Vegan Mediterranean Style Pinwheels
Taking my hummus addiction to the next level with some Mediterranean style pinwheels. Earlier in the month I shared this roasted red pepper & sun-dried tomato hummus. Now I’m using it as the base to make all kinds of wraps. This combination inparticlular is insanely delicious paired with my nut-free tzatziki dip. Instead of blending…